Worst air pollution Newstead - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (4 August): Air quality in Newstead is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.7/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in Newstead is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 25.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Newstead reflects its position as a rapidly redeveloped riverside precinct, with construction activity in recent years alongside typical inner-city traffic. The Brisbane River and generally open layout of newer developments allow reasonable airflow. The main seasonal factor is bushfire smoke reaching the inner city during the drier months, along with traffic from nearby arterial roads.
Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
17.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
25.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Newstead right now?
On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Newstead is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Newstead?
On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Newstead will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 25.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 25.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Newstead?
Expect air quality in Newstead to be most affected during periods of heavy construction or traffic activity typical of this fast-growing riverside precinct, and during citywide bushfire smoke events in the drier season. As the suburb's newer parklands mature, tree cover should gradually improve local buffering, but for now conditions largely track broader inner-city patterns.
Are air quality levels in Newstead based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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